Nebraska Governor Drives First Rivet on Battleship Keel
Seattle July 5 The first keel rivet of a U S battleship was driven yesterday by Nebraska Governor Savage and Washington Governor McBride at Moran Bros shipyard. Rainy crowd of 10 000 witnessed the ceremony with marine guards, music, and a 13 gun salute as the governors delivered speeches urging a strong Navy and national patriotism.
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McBride
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United States Army
Navy
Judge Burke
Pacific Coast Marine Affairs
Pacific
Philippines
United States
Nebrasky
Savange
Moran
Malcolm Moran
Woman Poetmaaster Reappointed to Fort Dodge Post
July 5 report confirms the reappointment of Mrs. C. C. Carpenter as postmistress of Fort Dodge Ta city.
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Fort Dodge
C. C. Carpenter
Banquet in Copenhagen Marks U S Independence Day
The American colony in Copenhagen celebrated the Fourth of July with a banquet at the Hotel Phoenix. United States minister L. S. Swenson delivered an address to attendees.
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Phoenix
L. S. Swenson
United States
Morgan Welcomed by Emperor William at Kiel
July 6 reports Emperor William received J. Pierpont Morgan at Kiel and invited him to stay for lunch. Morgan's presence signals cordial ties between Morgan and the German empire.
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Morgan
Kiel
Emperor Wiliam
J. Pierpont
Luneh
Offenders in Hard Luck Report Shows 573 Arrests
Chief Wilkie's annual secret service report to Secretary Shaw notes 573 arrests for federal offenses year, New York leading with 85 prosecutions. Four hundred thirteen offenders were American born, many Italians. Conviction rate reached 63 percent. Counterfeit notes minimal with one $5 silver certificate and one $1 note. Note-raising crime highlighted. size differentiation suggested to curb such fraud.
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Wilkie
Washington
Secret Service Division
Shaw
New York
Chicago
China Refuses July Indemnity Payment at April 1901 Rate
Beijing notes Shanghai reserve bank will not pay the July indemnity installment at the current rate, insisting on the April 1 1901 rate. Foreign ministers see US support for China but expect China to accept ministerial majority once convinced of US backing. Some ministers call US policy unreasonable versus protocol terms.
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Motal
Shanghai
Bankers
China
Taotai
United States
Conger
Prince Ching
Foreign Office
Candidate for commander McElroy urged by Grand Army friends
Washington July 4 The Department of the Potomac Grand Army of the Republic backs John McElroy for commander in chief. McElroy is managing editor of the National Tribune and has 36 years in the order. He served 1862 to war’s end in Company L Sixteenth Illinois Cavalry and was a prisoner at Andersonville.
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Grand Army
Washington
Department of the Potomac
Grand Army of the Republic
Order
National Tribune
Constantinnou
Congress
McElroy
Iimndls Cavalry
Andersonville
Defaulter at Death Charged in 1901 Voucher Defalcation
United States District Attorney Gould announced in probate court that P William S. Yateman former disbursing clerk of the war department died April 20 1901 while a defaulter. The alleged defalcation totals about $18000 and the government will seek full recovery. The fraud involved manipulation of vouchers, authorities said.
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Washington
United States
Gould Today
P William S. Yateman
War Department
Gould
Three Sha ckine brothers injured as train strikes on trestle
Three Sha ckine brothers Mike Simon Luke were trapped on the Mahoning Valley Electric trestle near Struthers Ohio. Luke was killed by a train after lying on the rails. Mike suffered grave injuries with an arm torn off a fractured leg and broken nose and is in critical condition.
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Youngstown
Mike
Simon
Luke Shackine
Mahoning Valley
Struthers
Here
Luke
Transfer of Philippine authority begins with civil shift
Washington July 4 Chairman Cooper says the Philippine government act will start at once with a civil transfer of power from the military except in Moro country. A proclamation by the president will mark the change and reduce forces from 70 000 in 1900 toward 18 000, with further cuts likely. The census will be locally organized by Filipinos under Taft to serve them as an object lesson, taking about a year.
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Washington
Cooper
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Philippines
Taft
Manila
Mr. Cooper
Porto Rico
L. G. Schurman
Cornell
Phiippine Commission
Rainfall floods bring millions in damages across Missouri
Heavy rain since Saturday drenches Intervals and surrounding areas causing millions in crop losses. Floods damage grain in storage while sprouting grain appears in flooded fields. Upland corn and oats reportedly benefit from the moisture as storms move on.
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ST. Louis
Indira
Missouri
Hepburn Proposes Amendment to Interstate Commerce Act
Representative Hepburn of Iowa introduced a bill to amend the Interstate Commerce Act to make all fermented distilled or intoxicating liquors manufactured in a state subject to that state's laws with no exemption for liquor in original packages.
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Washington
Hepburn
Iowa
Henderson to Campaign Tour From New York to Iowa
Speaker Henderson left Washington for New York to meet his daughter then return to Iowa. He plans a broad campaigning trip through various regions visiting doubtful congressional districts.
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Henderson
Washington
New York
Europe
Iowa
Nebraska Professor Appointed Agent for Irrigation Office
CHEYENNE July 4 Prof C V P Stout formerly of the University of Nebraska has been appointed agent and expert in the office of irrigation investigations He will supervise a large drainage project in Fresno California and assume duties there
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
C. V. P. Stout
University of Nebraska
Office of Irrigation Investigations
Fresno
Cal
States to Get Their Money From Civil War Claims
The treasury department issued warrants totaling 3 218 584 dollars to Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Vermont and Ohio. They cover the states claims for raising and equipping troops during the Civil War recently allowed by the comptroller of the treasury and funded by congress.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Vermont
Ohio
Comptroller of the Treasury
Congress
Live Stock Market Report South Omaha Cattle and Hogs
The live stock market in South Omaha shows scarce cattle demand with few steers offered but selling at strong prices. Good to choice cattle are 18 to 15e higher for the week, with prime cattle potentially reaching $8 or more. Hogs show a smaller week to date with weak to slightly lower prices after an open. Sheep quotations vary from clipped stock to spring lambs with ranges listed from 29 to 75 dollars for different classes.
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South Omaha
Kansas City cattle and sheep market recap
Market reports show fed cattle active and firm with option for export and dressed beef steers around 800 to 830 dollars. Texas and Indian steers noted, native cows and calves traded, heavy packers bid around 7.60 to 7.70 while feeder bids varied. Sheep and lambs rose about ten percent with native lambs near 40 dollars and western lambs around 38 to 44 dollars, fed ewes around 3.40 to 4.20.
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Kansas City
Dumantine
Aeak
Western Fed
Texas
Aguinaldo Meets Chaffee in Manila Amid Amnesty
July 7 Manila report describes the first meeting between Aguinaldo and General Chaffee after amnesty. Aguinaldo, escorted by Lt McKinley as interpreter, was told he could travel freely and receive protection, though he feared daytime exposure. He asked to avoid civil testimony. Chaffee said no authority to grant that request.
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Aguinaldo
Johnson
Chaffee
William E. McKinley
General Chaffee
Cavite Viejo
Cavite
Totzen
Filipiso Lester
Wright
Cloudburst Causes 600000 Damage Around Canandaigua Lake
A July cloudburst near Canandaigua New York caused about 600000 in damage. At Granger's Point a barn was swept into the lake. Vine Valley bridge to the mainland collapsed into the water as landslides formed along the shore. Vine Valley vineyards were submerged under two to three feet of water. Beach areas from Black Point to Woodville were flooded.
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Canandaigua
N. Y
Canandaigua Lake
Granger's Point
Black Point
Woodville
Vine Valley
May Fight the Indians in Choctaw Nation
Ardmore Oklahoma July 1 reports strong tension between cattlemen and Indians in the Choctaw nation after the killing of nearly 400 cattle last week. The dispute centers on non citizens of the nation allegedly exceeding the ten head limit and violating the law.
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Ardmore
I. T
Treasury Receipts Rise Slightly in Close Year Estimate
The 1902 fiscal year ended June 30 shows total receipts of 563,405,187 and expenditures of 471,209,641, yielding a surplus of 92,196,000. Secretary Gage's November 1901 estimates were very close, with a small variance due to later revenue act effects. June 1902 surplus totaled 15,829,609.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Washington
United States
Congress
Treasury Department
Chance for Good Cattle Opening in Argentina for Thoroughbreds
Frank W. Bicknell, agricultural explorer, reports US breeders should send first class cattle to Buenos Ayres. To arrive by August 1980 for the Rural Society show beginning September 14, the event lasting five days, the exhibition features pure bred stock only and will influence selection despite England’s foot and mouth disease limits.
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Washington
Frank W. Bicknell
Agricultural Department
Buenos Ayres
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States
England
The
Rural Society
Government to Build One Battleship in Navy Yard
Congress conferrees reached a compromise on naval appropriations allowing one battleship to be built in a government yard with additional builds possible in emergencies. The House favored half in yards and half by contract, while the Senate wanted all by contract.
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Navy Yard
Washington
Congress
Senate
Names Adopted for Six New Warships
At Secretary Moody's suggestion the cabinet approved names for six new naval vessels. The four larger ships will be Louisiana Connecticut Tennessee and Washington with only the final assignment to battleships and armored cruisers undecided. Two gunboats will also be built.
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Washington
Moody
Louisiana
Connecticut
Tennessee
First Death in Anthracite Strike at Duryea Duryea Shootings
Antonio Giusepp e, an Italian, was shot by coal and iron policemen behind the Duryea William A. colliery stockade during the anthracite strike. Disputes over motive claim he walked toward the stockade or tried to scale the fence. Indignation rose among locals and Lackawanna County officers prepared to maintain order amid fears of unrest among foreigners.
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Duryea
Wilkesbarre
Ifo
William A
Antonio Guiseppe
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Crops Still Have Chance After Heavy June Rains
Chicago reports from grain states indicate crop conditions not as bad as feared. Warmer weather is expected to restore growth in July with Ohio Michigan Missouri Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Indian Territory listed as generally favorable. Illinois lowlands suffered most while Iowa fared well amid expectant showers in the central valley and lake region.
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Chicago
Ohio
Michigan
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
liNnols
Iowa
Indemnity dispute rattles Chinese stability in Washington
In Washington on July 2 the Chinese indemnity issue is treated with grave concern at the state department. Officials doubt the payment terms will undermine imperial integrity if European powers press demands. They argue the indemnity clause is an inadvertence, not a change in policy.
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Washington
China
Arrival of Remains From Fort Hall Murder
The remains of John W. Donaldson were brought to Wood River Nebraska from Fort Hall Idaho after being murdered there last week. W W Mitchell accompanied the body home and the funeral was hurriedly held due to the corpse’s advanced decomposition, otherwise it would have waited for relatives.
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Wood River
Neb
John W. Donaldson
Fort Hall Reservation
Idaho
W. W. Mitchell
Public Debt Statement Shows Debt Decline in 1902
Washington July 1 The statement of the public debt at year end June 30 1902 shows cash in the treasury totaling 960 457 241 a decrease of 12 012 332 from May 20 1902 The drop is due to a rise in cash on hand and reflects government finances in that period.
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Washington
Exports to United States Rise in Berlin Report
The Berlin consulate reports that exports to the United States in the past quarter totaled 1,952,659 dollars, up 224,424 dollars from the prior period. The figures reflect strengthening trade as Germany continues postwar commerce with America.
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Berlin
United States
Heavy Rain deluges Kansas City Region
A weather record shows nearly four inches of rain within five hours yesterday in a seventy five mile radius of Kansas City. The heavy rainfall affected the local area with rapid accumulation and strong showers across multiple communities.
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Kansas City
Escaped convict Blue recaptured in Kansas City after escape
Charles D. Blue, who fled the Arkansas penitentiary at Little Rock six weeks ago, was arrested in Kansas City Missouri confirming the end of a wide search for the escaped convict.
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Irkansas City
Chas. D. Blue
Arkansas Penitentiary
Little Rock Slx
Kansas Crops In Good Condition Report
An inch and a quarter of rain fell last night in Cloud and Bourbon counties with growers in central portions. Wheat harvest nearly complete though slowed by cool western weather. Heavy rains have injured central portions. Oats in fine shape and being harvested in central and southern areas. Corn generally in splendid condition.
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Topeka
Cloud
Bourbon
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